Production Assistant

The Role

You will join a small but mighty team crafting our clean skincare products on site at our Hudson Valley workshop in Red Hook, NY. Our workshop runs like a kitchen. You will be responsible for handcrafting our product - working with food grade ingredients and utilizing baking equipment. This is a physical role. Full-time preferred.

Who You Are

You have a culinary background or a passion for creating with your hands. You are a productive, adaptable worker - ready to take on any task, big or small. You enjoy working independently as an individual contributor while also being part of a team. You seek to bring positive energy to work each day. You desire to work for a locally-based startup creating innovative, good-for-you products that are sustainably designed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for both the setup and operation of the production line to ensure daily production goals are met
• Monitor both equipment and material running through machinery to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to; report any concerns to management in a timely manner
• Inspect all materials and finished goods to ensure products meet our quality standards; this may include scent testing and visually inspecting products as part of daily quality checks
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and utilize required safety gear when performing specific tasks
• Ensure both machinery and surrounding workspace are clean and orderly
• Assist in simple machinery maintenance and upkeep
• Accurately monitor and record daily production output, including ingredient details, wastage, and QA rejects through paper logs or directly in the computer system, if applicable
• Monitor material availability to ensure daily production output can be achieved and communicate any issues to management
• Coordinate the change-over of the production line for daily SKU changes and/or ensure the line is properly prepped for close of business
• Packaging products as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a kitchen, bakery or food manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Ability to operate machinery and utilize other food equipment, including knives, in a safe manner
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Highly collaborative with a willingness to tackle any task large or small
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours during shifts
• Flexibility to meet shift changes as required
• Passion for our mission

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Entry rate - $18/hour
• Health, dental, vision benefits for full-time employees
• PTO
• Paid Bank Holidays
• Predictable working schedule, with daytime hours and limited to no weekends
• Anniversary bonus
• Employee discounts and free product budget